Dubious Theology Behind Catholic Opposition to Contraception Compromise
As my colleague Sarah Posner recently reported, it looks increasingly likely that several of the Catholic…
Read MoreAs my colleague Sarah Posner recently reported, it looks increasingly likely that several of the Catholic…
Read More“It isn’t faith and freedom when reproductive autonomy isn’t extended by the Catholic Church to women.”
Read MoreIn these days of political polarization much of the public discussion, particularly when it comes to religion, has shifted from what is said to how it is said. Forget about equality, the narrative goes, are you demanding it in a kind and civil tone? Maybe civility, unity and tolerance ain’t all they’re cracked up to be…
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Values Voters Summit forces moderate Republicans to face some crushing facts.
Read MoreCan business owners assert that their free exercise is being burdened when the coverage mandate is imposed not on them, but on their business? Does the for-profit corporation or LLC have religious beliefs of its own? Does General Motors practice religion? If not, do smaller corporations exercise religion? Or are the small businesses really asserting the religious rights of their owners?
Read MoreYou and I both long for a “new awakening.” The difference is that I believe we did in fact see a new awakening in this election. An awakening to the the need to reject all theocratic language and all theocratic posturing for the sake of authentic religious freedom.
Read MoreCatholics may well decide the election. But I daresay it won’t be because they line up behind the bishops.
Read MoreOn October 3, researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine published a study with profound implications for policy making in the United States. Declaring himself “very surprised” at the results, Dr. Peipert requested expedient publication of the study, noting its relevance to the upcoming election.
Read MoreFollowing Supreme Court ruling, the right looks for other ways to reject Obamacare.
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